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CCECA received Federal funding for Elder Abuse Project in Alberta Ethno-cultural Communities
February 12, 2010
by Paul K.P. Wong
 Minister of State, Honourable Diane Ablonczy was speaking. |
The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State (Seniors), on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, made the announcement yesterday morning at 10:30 in the Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens’ Association(CCECA), which received a funding – about $100,000 – from the federal government for its project called “Hidden in the Cultural Fabric – Elder Abuse and Neglect in Ethno-cultural Communities in Alberta”.
 Dr. Daniel W.L. Lai, Professor and Associate Dean (Research and Partnerships), Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary was speaking. |
Minister of State Ablonczy said, “Our government takes the fight against elder abuse very seriously, we are protecting seniors elder abuse in all its forms, from physical abuse to financial and emotional abuse. We want everyone to know that it cannot and will not be tolerated. Seniors deserve to live with dignity and respect, and we as a government are committed to help ensure that their quality of life is not diminished by abuse of any kind. These projects will support programs and activities across Canada that increase awareness of elder abuse while improving quality of life, as well as safety and security, for seniors.”
 Lyn Chow, President of CCECA was speaking. |
“In Alberta, there has been very little study on elder abuse in ethno-cultural communities,” said Dr. Daniel W.L. Lai, Professor and Associate Dean (Research and Partnerships), Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary. “This project will be the first study undertaken which specifically explores and encompasses the needs of ethno-cultural older adults related to elder abuse and neglect.”
Liza Chan, the Executive Director of CCECA said, the funding is for this project will help older ethno-cultural Albertans increase their knowledge and understanding of the elder abuse and neglect to develop their own solutions to the issue that impact them the most. The funding they received from the federal government is not only for study about Chinese but also for another four minorities such as Vietnamese, Spanish, African and East Indian. It will not only be for those ethnic elders who are living in big city like Calgary and Edmonton, but also for those small areas i.e. Lethbridge and Medicine Hat too.
 Minister of State Ablonczy was presented a souvenir – a mirror – to Lyn Chow, President of CCECA |
 Liza Chan, the Executive Director of CCECA. |
 (L-R) Dr. Daniel W.L. Lai, Minister of State Diane Ablonczy and President Lyn Chow. |
After the announcement, Minister of State Ablonczy also presented a souvenir – a mirror – to Lyn Chow, President of CCECA.